The Power of Grace / Brian Baker

Brian Baker speaks about the grace of God and its power in the life of the believer. He looks at the end of Titus 2 and how the grace of God saves, trains, and motivates believers. He encourages the students to fill their minds with God’s Word and see their value in God’s grace.

Scripture Text

Titus 2:11-14

Main Points or Ideas

1. The Grace of God Saves Us

• Salvation is available to everyone through faith in Jesus—His sacrifice was sufficient to pay for the sins of the world, even the most vile person
• Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith...not a result of works"
• The gospel: Christ died, was buried, and rose again for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

2. The Grace of God Trains Us

• Grace trains us to renounce ungodliness and live self-controlled, upright, godly lives through progressive sanctification
• The goal is not to impress God but to live in response to His grace—we're not living to earn anything; we live from something already accomplished
• We need to preach the gospel to ourselves daily—there's nothing deeper than the gospel
• Our value is what Christ was willing to pay—He purchased us with His blood

3. The Grace of God Motivates Us

• We wait for our blessed hope—the appearing of Jesus Christ who redeemed us and is purifying a people zealous for good works
• Grace is key to both justification and sanctification
• If there's anything we have that the world doesn't, it's eternal hope that's secure
• Paul gave instructions on behavior, then said motivation should not be obligation but living from God's grace
• We don't live godly lives so God will love or approve of us—He already does; we live out of response to His love and approval
• Biblical meditation is filling your mind with Scripture—we need God's truth more than water, food, shelter, or clothing

Conclusion

The grace of God saves us, trains us, and motivates us. We need the truth of the gospel every day, and when we live in it, preach it to ourselves, and meditate on it, it will change our lives. This is the power of grace.